Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

Expensive high-tech air mattresses are only marginally better at preventing pressure sores and ulcers than a specialist foam mattress, according to the results of a major study. Known as an ...

MBET Health has launched its new Miracle Dressing Wound Care System, billing it as a proactive solution for an impending surge of pressure injuries related to COVID-19 mitigation. Miracle Dressing is ...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today MBET Health announces a proactive solution, the Miracle Dressing Wound Care System (MDS), for the impending surge of pressure injuries expected because of ...

EarlySense Ltd. has received federal clearance for its EverOn Touch system. The product provides continuous resident monitoring. Online alerts let staff know when a resident has moved. This helps ...

Several nursing homes in the Springfield area were fined by the Illinois Department of Health in the third quarter in 2025.